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ZIP Code 06850

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

ZCTA 06850

Juniper

ZIP Code 06850 is in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 9% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 10% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$736,516

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

57%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60.4

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06850, in Western Connecticut, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

19,692

Median Age

40

Population Density

2,903.81

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$7,816

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.3%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.7×

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$123,633

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,170

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

8.3%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

36%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

25%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06850: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 06850?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 06850 today is $736,516, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06850?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06850 is $7,816, an effective rate of 1.3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06850 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06850 cost about 4.7× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06850?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06850 is $2,170 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06850?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06850 have moved 57% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06850?
ZIP Code 06850 has a population of 19,692, about 2,903.81 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06850?
ZIP Code 06850 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06850 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06850's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.4 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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